Discover the beauty of Saanich Parks and nature in your backyard.
Enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery, a friendly chat and gentle exercise as we take different walks through Saanich parks and trails. A great way to meet people!
Easy Walks brochure July to August 2025
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Easy-paced |
 Guided walk on chip or gravel. May have steep sections |
 Where possibleroutes avoid steep hills, some short standing pauses and group paced |
 Expect 1steep hill on even surfaces |
 Expect 2+steep hills on uneven surfaces |
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Bus = Suggested bus route to start location (approximate meters), regular fares apply. |
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Easy Walks
Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30am (Summer hours)
Leader: Penny Stevens
Enjoy one-hour, social walks through parks and neighbourhoods, on pavement and smooth trails. Routes avoid steep hills where possible. Please note: To accommodate all abilities there will be some short standing pauses and the walking pace may vary. Please wear supportive footwear. No pets, guide dogs only please. No registration required.
July 7 – Cadboro Bay/Queenswood
Meet by washroom block, Cadboro-Gyro Park; 2600 Sinclair Road. Bus 11 (260m)
July 14 – Cedar Hill/Maplewood
Meet near clubhouse, Cedar Hill Golf Course; 1400 Derby Road. Bus 24 (250m)
July 21 – Cordova Ridge Circle
Meet in parking lot of Claremont-Goddard Park; 746 Haliburton Road. Bus 35 (210m)
July 28 – Marigold/South Valley
Meet/park on Grange Road, by Marigold School; 3751 Grange Road. Bus 22 (100m)
August 4 – No Walk - BC Day
August 11 – Broadmead/Kentwood Area
Meet/park by Emily Carr Park; 4500 Emily Carr Drive. Bus 6A (40m)
August 18 – Gorge Lower Waterway
Meet near main entrance of Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion; 1070 Tillicum Road. Bus 26 (10m)
August 25 – Copley/Brydon Parks
Meet at Copley Park West; 598 Parkridge Street, off Vanalman Avenue. Bus 30 (150m)
Walk and Talk
Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11am. Leader: Dianne
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11am. Leader: John
Are You Looking for guided, moderate pace, 1.5hr walks, twice a week? Try our other program “Walk and Talk”!
Walk and Talks walks are one-and-a-half-hour guided walks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:00am, through a variety of interesting Saanich parks, trails, and neighbourhoods. It is similar to Easy Walks where you meet at interesting different locations each week, but it is a moderate pace, longer in time, and has the ability to walk twice a week if desired. Please call our walk programmer, if you would like to try the Walk and Talk program for free on a Tuesday and a Thursday to see what you think, 250-475-5408.
If you enjoyed trying out Walk and Talk and would like to continue to walk in that program please next purchase online or at a recreation centre either a:
- Walk and Talk 5 Times Summer Punch Pass ($25) - Enables 5 walks July to August
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- Walk and Talk Unlimited Summer Pass ($55) – Enables all the walks from July to August
Make sure to pick up either pass in person at a recreation centre prior to joining us. We look forward to you enjoying the fresh air, beautiful nature, and social connection on these walks. Guide dogs only please.
If you have questions about the program changes please contact alison.chamberlain@saanich.ca, 250-475-5408.